Getting Started

Skating is one of the most important aspects of hockey, and often, the most overlooked. The stronger the skater the better the player! At Nazareth Ice Oasis we believe it's important for children to have a good foundation of fundamental skating mechanics before they begin to learn the other skills needed to play hockey.

Our Skating School is one of the largest in the Bay Area and professional instructors teach all classes. Our three-step Skating School Program for Hockey Players helps young players quickly accelerate from fundamental skating to Starter Hockey to Rookie Hockey Camp, where sticks and pucks are introduced. In this way the program ensures fundamentals are in place before children enter the Ice Oasis Youth Program — giving them a step up in developing their hockey talent.Our Program for Hockey PlayersOur skating program for beginner hockey players is strong in developing fundamentals.

• Tots (Ages: 3-5) or Beginning (ages 6-12) Offered: Wednesday 5:20pm; or Saturday 12:00pm (space permitting)• Entry criteria: No experience needed. These classes help get kids accustomed to being on the ice and being in skates.• Covers: Standing, gliding, proper way to fall and get up, introduction to backwards skating and stopping.